OPD: Officer involved in off-duty shooting

An Odessa police officer has been placed on restricted duty following an off-duty officer involved shooting, according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.

An Odessa police officer has been placed on restricted duty following an off-duty officer involved shooting, according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.

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An Odessa police officer has been placed on restricted duty following an off-duty officer involved shooting, according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.

An Odessa police officer has been placed on restricted duty following an off-duty officer involved shooting, according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.

OPD: Officer involved in off-duty shooting

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An Odessa police officer has been placed on restricted duty following an off-duty officer involved shooting, according to a press release from the Odessa Police Department.

The officer was working an off-duty assignment Sunday at Halftime Lounge, located at 2120 Andrews Highway, when he heard a vehicle crash on the property and responded to investigate, according to the press release.

As the officer approached the pickup, the driver intentionally drove toward the officer in an attempt to run him over, according to the release.